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When recommended spiritual practices trigger unexpected physical responses

My therapist suggested stargazing for anxiety but lying on my back looking up makes me dizzy and afraid I'll fall off the earth into space.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-intentioned therapeutic suggestions can activate somatic fears rather than providing relief.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Night sky and astronomy as spiritual practice?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.